While the story of Ammar being killed by a "transgressing group" is recorded in Sahih Bukhari, this specific, detailed narration (6929) with the full conversation is in the Musnad Ahmad .
After cross-referencing verified manuscripts (specifically the widely accepted Mu’assasat al-Risalah edition, edited by Shu’ayb al-Arna’ut), is narrated by Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-As (may Allah be pleased with him). Here is the text:
Musnad Ahmad is a massive collection (over 30,000 entries), and numbering can vary between different print editions (e.g., Al-Maymani, Ar-Risalah). If you are looking at a specific print, let me know, as the text at "6929" might occasionally refer to a different narration about Apostasy or The Day of Judgment in other numbering systems. Musnad Ahmad - Sunnah.com - Sunnah.com musnad ahmad 6929 verified
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With multiple chains of narration, there is scholarly consensus on the authenticity of this report. Detailed Context and Significance While the story of Ammar being killed by
[Prophet Muhammad] ➔ [Abdullah ibn Amr] ➔ [Hanzalah ibn Khuwailid] ➔ [Aswad ibn Mas'ud] ➔ [Al-Awwam] ➔ [Yazid ibn Harun] ➔ [Imam Ahmad] Historical and Theological Implication of the Text 1. The Proving of Prophecy ( Dala'il al-Nubuwwah )
: After the martyrdom of the third Caliph, Uthman ibn Affan, a rift developed between the fourth Caliph, Ali ibn Abi Talib, and Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan (the governor of Syria). If you are looking at a specific print,
According to the scholarly database on Hadith Unlocked , the text recounts a firsthand historical event involving high-ranking companions ( Sahabah ) of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ:
Hanzalah bin Khuwaylid al-'Anzi narrated: "While I was with Mu'awiyah, two men came to him arguing about the head of Ammar. Each was saying, 'I killed him.' Abdullah bin 'Amr said, 'Let one of you give it up to his companion, for I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ saying: "The rebellious group ( al-fi'ah al-baghiyah ) will kill him." '". Verification and Authenticity Status